Multiple choice

10 years ago the ratio of ages of A and B is (2 : 3) and the sum of their present ages is 60 years so find the age of A.

  1. 10 years

  2. 30 years

  3. 26 years

  4. 20 years

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let A's age 10 years ago = 2x, B's = 3x. Present: A = 2x+10, B = 3x+10. Sum: 5x+20 = 60, so x = 8. A's present age = 2(8)+10 = 26 years. Option C is correct.

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